The Different Types Of Eye Sugery
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Understanding the Different Types of Eye Surgery
Eye surgery, also known as ophthalmic or ocular surgery, involves procedures on the eye or nearby tissues. There are several types of eye surgeries, each serving a specific purpose. These include refractive, corneal, glaucoma, cataract, and oculoplastic (cosmetic) surgeries.
Refractive Surgery
Refractive surgery aims to enhance a patient's vision by correcting refractive errors in the eye. Such errors occur when light doesn't focus properly on the retina, causing blurry vision in nearsighted or farsighted individuals. By adjusting how light focuses on the retina, refractive surgery reduces or eliminates the need for corrective lenses. Popular procedures include:
- LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis)
- LASEK (Laser-Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratomileusis or Epi-LASIK)
- PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
- CK (Conductive Keratoplasty)
- ICRs or Intacs (Intracorneal Rings)
Corneal Surgery
Corneal surgery refers to procedures involving the cornea, including many types of refractive surgeries. It also includes corneal transplants, where a damaged cornea is replaced with a donor cornea. Additional procedures are:
- PK (Penetrating Keratoplasty)
- PTK (Phototherapeutic Keratectomy)
- Pterygium Excision
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma is a condition affecting the optic nerve, leading to vision loss and increased intraocular pressure. Glaucoma surgery helps lower this pressure by either reducing fluid production in the eye or enhancing fluid drainage.
Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is the most common eye procedure. Cataracts, caused by age, illness, or trauma, cloud the eye’s lens, impairing vision. The surgery involves removing and replacing the cloudy lens. The main types of cataract extraction are:
- ICCE (Intracapsular Cataract Extraction)
- ECCE (Extracapsular Cataract Extraction)
Oculoplastic Surgery
Oculoplastic surgery involves reconstructing the eye and its surrounding structures:
- Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty): Removes excess fat, muscle, and skin to correct sagging or puffiness.
- Browplasty (Brow Lift): Reconstructs the forehead and brow bone.
- Enucleation: Removes the eye but preserves surrounding muscles and orbital contents.
- Evisceration: Removes the eye's contents, leaving the scleral shell.
- Exenteration: Removes the entire orbital content, including the eye, extraocular muscles, fat, and connective tissues.
Each type of surgery addresses specific eye conditions, helping improve quality of life through better vision and appearance.
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